Snooker Legend Ray Reardon Dies at 91

Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon has died at the age of 91 after a battle with cancer. Reardon, affectionately nicknamed 'Dracula' for his widow's peak hairstyle, was a dominant figure in snooker during the 1970s, winning six world titles and greatly contributing to the sport's popularity on television, particularly with the advent of color TV. His victories and charisma helped elevate snooker from smoky back rooms to living rooms across the UK. Tributes from fellow snooker legends such as Mark Williams and Jimmy White highlight Reardon's pivotal role in making snooker a mainstream sport. Despite retiring in 1991, Reardon continued to play and even achieved a century break in his 90s. He was awarded an MBE in 1985 and remains a lasting inspiration in the snooker community.